Little girl is the ‘real hero’
Monday, March 31, 2008
From Refrigerated Transporter:Although truck driver Richard Filiczkowski of Zion IL jumped into an icy South Dakota pond April 26, 2007, and saved Abby’s life, he and wife Janet say the little girl is the "real hero. She really is. She was so strong. I couldn’t believe that this little girl could be so strong. She was just amazing."
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 10:14 AM,
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Trailer/Body Builders: Market Watch
Check out the Trailer/Body Builders weekly update for the truck, body, trailer and truck equipment industry.More ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 9:34 AM,
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Trucks At Work: The call of home
Today's Trucks At Work post profiles one independent trucker who's finally ready to hang it up after 20 years on the road:"Though Joe Schmitt indeed built a successful career as a trucker and won a passel of trophies (though just falling short of winning the top prize at the National Association of Show Trucks [NAST] contest at Mid America for the second year in a row) he’s now ready to hang up his keys."
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 8:55 AM,
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): Seconds count in rear-end accidents
Sunday, March 30, 2008
From Fleet Owner:According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 90% of rear-end accidents caused by delay in driver recognition could be prevented if the driver becomes aware of the situation just one second earlier.
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:52 PM,
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Fleet Owner coverage of 2008
Mid-America Trucking Show
Friday, March 28, 2008
Here's a complete roundup of Fleet Owner's coverage from the 2008 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ken.
March 28
Half empty, half full
Thermo King reports updates
Michelin introduces all-weather retread
BFGoodrich rolls out two new truck tires
Vikner says goodbye
New Top Dog at Louisville
Webasto frog LEaPs into action
Cat appoints Fulton marketing manager for Global On-Highway
March 27
IES Aware safety alert released
Decisiv provides service management platform
Toyo releases radial tire
Daimler seeks to clear the air on SCR
New trailer “I-Box” from Phillips
Peterbilt focused on the future
LED lines expanding
Lower cost on-board scale
Brenntag to provide urea for 2010
Putting a tail on it
March 26
Biodiesel fuel card introduced
Kenworth’s five roads to green
Dometic unveils battery-powered air conditioning system
Aero updates rolling tarp system
Bendix making safety push
Cummins reports on progress
posted by benmcclanahan @ 1:59 PM,
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2008 Mid-America Trucking Show
Here's a look at the 2008 Mid-America Trucking Show, from Sean Kilcarr at Fleet Owner:"Well, it’s been raining here in Louisville — and that doesn’t do wonders for the photo-taking opportunities, let me tell you. But the “liquid sunshine” pouring from the sky didn’t damper the festive spirit of the show, I can tell you. Here’s a few moments captured (so far) from the truck show ... "
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 1:42 PM,
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Did you know?
Thursday, March 27, 2008
In today's 'Did You Know?' department, from Bulk Transporter:"A one-penny increase in the price of diesel annualized over an entire year costs the trucking industry an additional $391 million a year."
So, I guess that old Ben Franklin saying needs to be changed to, "A penny saved is $391 million earned."
posted by benmcclanahan @ 11:28 AM,
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Tank Cleaning Directory updated
Bulk Transporter recently published its 2008 Tank Cleaning Directory.
posted by benmcclanahan @ 8:46 AM,
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Bulk Transporter March issue
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Don't forget to check out this month's issue of Bulk Transporter, including coverage of the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings.More ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 10:16 AM,
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Volvo to pay hefty fine
From Trailer/Body Builders:AB Volvo has agreed to pay a $7 million penalty as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding charges brought in connection with an ongoing investigation related to the U.N. Oil for Food program, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division announced.
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 7:57 AM,
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Don't eat Honduran canteloupes
From Refrigerated Transporter:The United States Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about cantaloupe being imported from the Honduran company Agropecuaria Montelibano because its fruit appears to be connected to a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 7:51 AM,
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Could diesel prices equal strike?
Monday, March 24, 2008
Today's Trucks At Work blog talks about a possible trucking strike on April 1:"The high price of diesel is also sparking talk of a nationwide trucker strike on April 1, this time being organized online by Dan Little, an owner/operator of a livestock hauling company in Carrollton, MO. According to an interview Little gave to The Quad-City Times, he estimates at least 1,000 other truckers from across the U.S. have committed so far to joining him in a strike on April 1."
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 9:47 AM,
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Ford announces EcoBoost, new engine platform
Friday, March 21, 2008
From Fleet Owner:Ford Motor Co. is preparing to roll out a new gasoline engine platform for its cars and light trucks over the next five years, starting with several of its 2009 model vehicles – a gasoline engine called the “EcoBoost” that uses turbocharging and direct-injection technologies.
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Other Fleet Owner headlines for March 21, 2008:
Greatec is SmartWay certified
NAFA giving green awards
Tax credits for dealers
Hino offers automated transmission
Lite-Check updates Inspector software
posted by benmcclanahan @ 12:36 PM,
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Crash reduction
Today's Trucks At Work blog discusses the cost of vehicle crashes. The numbers might surprise you: "AAA found in its research that cost to society from vehicle crashes is a staggering $164.2 billion per YEAR in the U.S., which equates to an annual per person cost of $1,051."
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 8:46 AM,
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Truck repos double in 2007
Thursday, March 20, 2008
From Fleet Owner:Nassau Asset Management’s NasTrac Quarterly Index (NQI) reports a 110% increase in repossessions of tractor-trailers in 2007 compared to the previous year. Repos increased from about $5,700,000 worth to slightly under $12,000,000, the company said.
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Other Fleet Owner headlines for March 20, 2008:
Flying J launching new load service
French version of PeopleNet released
SCE buys 50 Kenworth LNG trucks
Price drops for automated fuel filtration
posted by benmcclanahan @ 2:56 PM,
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Safety superstars
From Refrigerated Transporter:
As part of Greatwide Dedicated Transport’s ongoing commitment to rewarding and encouraging safe driving, the company recently invited its top 32 capacity providers and their spouses to a north Texas resort for Greatwide’s first Driver of the Year recognition event.
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Other Refrigerated Transporter headlines for March 20, 2008:
Kraft Foods salutes those that deliver the goods
posted by benmcclanahan @ 2:52 PM,
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Soaring diesel fuel prices
Today's Trucks At Work post discusses how trucking companies are dealing with soaring diesel fuel prices: "Everyone is looking for ways to cut fuel costs these days, and no wonder: with oil now steadily priced over $100 per barrel, diesel costing $4 a gallon, and gasoline predicted to cross the $4 threshold later this spring, fuel is much on the minds of heavy, medium, and light-duty truck users alike."More ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 11:01 AM,
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Odyne to upfit hybrid for City of New Rochelle
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
From Trailer/Body Builders:
Odyne Corporation, the leading developer of advanced Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology, announced today a purchase order from the City of New Rochelle to up-fit an existing MAC Refuse Truck with Odyne’s PHEV capacity.
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Other Trailer/Body Builders headlines for March 19, 2008:
Azure Dynamics Signs MOU for Utility and Telecom Market LEEP Systems
ArvinMeritor Expects Strong Financial Performance in 2Q
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:59 PM,
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Fuel price solutions
Justin Carretta of Fleet Owner explores: What can be done about fuel prices?Other Fleet Owner headlines March 19, 2008:
Seko opens Norfolk location
Philly I-95 closure expected to end tonight
Body repair DVD
Iteris adds data capture option
posted by benmcclanahan @ 2:59 PM,
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Lubricant management
Sean Kilcarr talks today about lubricant management at Trucks At Work blog:"In essence, lubricant management is about looking at all the engine oils, greases, coolants, and other fluids a trucking fleet uses not so much as individual products but in terms of goals: reduced wear and longer life for engines and components, longer drain intervals to lower overall maintenance costs, etc."
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 11:54 AM,
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Accuride named Wabash National
preferred supplier
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
From Trailer/Body Builders:Accuride Corporation today announced that Wabash National Corporation has named Accuride’s Wheel Division its preferred supplier for forged aluminum and steel wheels from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2010.
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Other Trailer/Body Builders headlines for March 18, 2008:
Volvo’s Truck Deliveries Up 54%
Schneider National Leans on Experience
ATA Projects Record Fuel Expenses For Trucking in 2008
posted by benmcclanahan @ 2:52 PM,
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Inefficient GDP measurements
From Fleet Owner:Using the Gross Domestic Product to predict freight is inefficient as the GDP measures the size of the entire economy--not just goods that move by truck, according to analysts in a recent teleconference.
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Other Fleet Owner headlines for March 18, 2008:
Port worker negotiations begin
Average diesel price up another 15 cents
Used truck sales by Penske
Florida opts for GE Security
Navistar names global distribution vp
posted by benmcclanahan @ 1:56 PM,
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Recession positives?
An interesting take on the looming recession, from Trucks At Work:"The number one positive by-product of this recession is that loan rates are falling dramatically. Now is the time to look into refinancing all of your assets. Whether you have short-term or long-term debt, now is the time to secure a much lower rate. Look at all your assets, from car financing to building mortgages, and consider refinancing them."
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 11:54 AM,
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Fleet Owner March issue
Don't forget to check out the March issue of Fleet Owner, including an excellent feature on The Ideal Shop.More ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 8:44 AM,
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ATA projects record-high fuel expenses for 2008
From Refrigerated Transporter:
The American Trucking Association is projecting a record-high diesel fuel bill in 2008. ATA said the trucking industry will spend $135 billion on fuel in 2008, based on current fuel price forecasts.
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posted by benmcclanahan @ 7:57 AM,
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New trailer demand in Eastern Europe tops 100k
Monday, March 17, 2008
East European demand for heavy truck-trailers smashed through the 100,000 units barrier in 2007. In six countries, the market increased by more than 33%.
Chief beneficiaries of this boom were the German firms of Schmitz, Krone and Kögel, plus Austria's Schwarzmüller, Europe's four largest trailer manufacturers.
More...Other Trailer/Body Builders headlines for March 17, 2008:
International PayStar 5900i set-back axle truck debuts
Military orders more MaxxPro MRAPs from Navistar Defense
posted by benmcclanahan @ 8:05 PM,
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Happy St. Patrick's Day
Always a solid site for trucking news and commentary, Sean Kilcarr of Fleet Owner magazine offers a great St. Patrick's Day post as it relates to the trucking industry. Enjoy!More ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 7:54 PM,
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